Singapore - Obtain Arms and Explosives Licence

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To Obtain Arms and Explosives Licence, the applicant has to approach the Singapore Police Force contact link
2. An application form was provided to the applicant by the authorized officer.
3. Applicants must provide all necessary information in the application form.
4. Make sure you have all the documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
6. Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the authority.
7. The fee for this has to be paid as per the authority's request.
8. After the approval of the application, the authority will issue the Arms and Explosives Licence within the stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• A copy of Applicant's NRIC

Office Locations & Contacts

Police Licensing and Regulatory Department
391 New Bridge Rd,
Singapore 088762
Tel No. 6835 0000
Email Address:  [email protected]
Contact link
Office location link

Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
• Be fit and proper person e.g. Free from criminal record
• Be a member of a registered gun club or employee of the organization applying for the arms.

Fees

• Fee to obtain Arms and Explosive license $440

Validity

• The validity of license for two years.

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Processing Time

• Processing time for this procedure takes up-to 15 days.

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Instructions

There are 4 types of Licence to Possess arms namely

• Possession of arms for Target Practice at Shooting Club
• Possession of arms by private organization for animal management
• Possession of arms for entertainment purposes such as Airsoft Gun and Paintball Gun Activities
• Possession of Speargun.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• NRIC/FIN/Passport No
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience

Need for the Document

• Arms are regulated under the Arms and Explosives Act. You are required to have a licence should you intend to possess any arms.
• The term "Arms" include firearms, air rifles, air pistols, automatic guns, automatic pistols, stun gun, and guns or any other kind of guns from which any shot, bullet or other missiles can be discharged or noxious fumes or noxious substance can be emitted and any component part of any such arms.

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